The disinvestment in public health agencies and the workforce following the 2008 financial crisis has been well-described. The COVID-19 Response explores how these cuts impacted the ability of public health to respond to the pandemic. The topics include what is population health during a pandemic and how is it different that clinical medicine; federal, state, and local response to COVID-19; testing for COVID-19; implementation of public health control measures; use of public health emergency powers; addressing health equity; resignation and firing of public health leaders; vaccination planning; the future of public health after COVID-19. Written for leaders and practitioners working in public health practice and academia, as well as students in public health undergraduate and graduate level programs.

Book Information
ISBN 9780323988100
Author Jennifer A. Horney
Format Paperback
Page Count 225
Imprint Academic Press Inc
Publisher Elsevier Science & Technology
Weight(grams) 191g